Atractus albuquerquei


Atractus albuquerquei, commonly known as the Albuquerque ground snake, is a species of small burrowing snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.

Etymology

The specific name, albuquerquei, is in honor of Brazilian entomologist Dalcy de Oliveira Albuquerque.

Habitat

Atractus albuquerquei prefers forested areas and Cerrado habitats, at altitudes from sea level to.

Geographic range

Atractus albuquerque is found in the Brazilian states of Acre, Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, and Rondônia, and in Bolivia.

Description

Atractus albuquerquei is dark brown to black dorsally, and cream or yellow ventrally. It has smooth dorsal scales. It can grow to a total length of.

Reproduction

Atractus albuquerquei is oviparous.